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“Going to Mass is my escape. It is during the busiest and most stressful days when I do not feel like there is time for Mass that I know I need to be there the most. Taking that little bit of time out of my day is what rejuvenates me and keeps me going. It is a chance to step away from the hectic world of college life and take a deep breath while celebrating this sacrament which is the core of our faith. It is a daily reminder of God’s infinite love and a source of peace and comfort.”

Amanda Holdorf
Math MajorClass of 2010

In the “Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy” from the Documents of Vatican II we read: “The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time it is the fountain from which all her power flows.”

The word liturgy comes from the Greek word leitourgia, which means “the work of the people.”

The Mass is that privileged place where we hear Jesus’ words, “Do this in memory of me,” and we are sent forth with God’s blessing to practice our faith: “The Mass is ended. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.” Together, as priests and laypeople, we have much work to do. Transforming the world is no easy task. Luckily, we are not alone . . . “Thanks be to God.”